Safety Officer - Cape Town

Our client is seeking a Safety Officer to join their team.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with Company safety regulations and adherence to safety standards, including safety induction and training with Contractors.
• Assess safety files of contractors in accordance with OHS Act and relevant Regulations.
• Assist contractors in submitting their SHE files and getting them approved.
• Keep Management up to date and informed about legislative requirements regarding health and safety requirements.
• Review and update Emergency Procedures, Health and Safety Plans, Risk assessments and fall protection Plans when necessary.
• Conduct weekly site Inspections by identifying and minimizing the risk to company and employees.
• Identify unsafe acts, conditions and hazards investigate root causes and identify corrective and preventative actions.
• Conduct workplace Hazard Identification and Risk Assessments (DSTIs, Pre-Job Brief, RAMS) with supervisors and Constructive managers.
• Compile and submit monthly health and safety related topics and safety related reports (KPIs, Manhours, LTI).
• Liaise as and when required i.e. regarding Sec 24 incidents.
• Liaise with Department of Labor with submissions of Notification of Construction works (Annexure 2) and Construction Work Permits prior works commence.
• Update Management system and log Safety related documents on SharePoint daily.
• Provide Internal Training for employees on safe work and operating procedures.
• Book medicals for new and annual employees and update surveillance tracker accordingly.
• Maintain all safety related trackers and update on SharePoint.
• Support and guide site supervision in their duties and ensuring full compliance to task hazard and work assessments.

Skills:

• His/Her own transport.

Qualifications:

• The Candidates need to be registered with SACPCMP as CHSO/M.
• At least 4 5 years experience.
• Relevant OHS Certifications